Introduction to Project-Based Learning ($300)

The Consortium is a nonprofit organization that works with school districts across western Pennsylvania on intiatives strategically designed to strengthen and broaden school leadership, engage the community and empower students.By advocatingforeducation,forengagement andforequity, the Consortium is working to ensure that all students graduate from high school with formal, viable plans for post-secondary education and careers.

The Consortium for Public Education

A two-day, introductory training for K-12 educators interested in project-based learning.

Training Overview:Cost: $300.00 per registrant.Open to individual educators or educator teams, with Act 48 credit offered. All training materials, resources, and PBL support will be available for one calendar year from the start of the training.This training will be hosted at the Consortium for Public Education (1100 Industry Rd., McKeesport, PA 15132)<ul><li>Wednesday, March 13th, 2024: 8:30am - 2:30pm EST (Part I)</li><li>Tuesday, March 19th, 2024: 8:30am - 2:30pm EST (Part II)</li></ul>Our veteran instructional team is proud to have trained more than 600 educators in project-based learning, working with schools from Pennsylvania to New England. We are excited to once again offer an introductory course for educators who are interested in beginning their PBL journey!This training will focus on 10 design elements of project-based learning:<ul><li>Learning Outcomes</li><li>PBL Assessments</li><li>Driving Questions</li><li>Real World Connections</li><li>Student Voice &amp; Choice</li><li>Research</li><li>Brainstorming</li><li>Feedback &amp; Revision</li><li>Reflection</li><li>Public Presentation</li></ul>It is our goal to provide both a foundational understanding of PBL while also offering specific supports, resources, and strategies so that educators develop the knowledge and skills necessary to begin implementing PBL in their classrooms.This training will actively engage participants through discussion, exploration of resources and project examples, practice, and planning.O n the second day, participants will have time to begin planning a project of their own, with individual coaching as needed.Consortium staff will be available, as needed, to provide ongoing feedback and support to participating educators throughout their first PBL project. We want to make sure that PBL works for you and your students, and we will be there to support you along the way!Have questions about this training? Please feel free to contact A aron Altemus at aaltemus@tcfpe.org.[Please note: Any cancellations the week of the training will be subject to a $30.00 late cancellation fee to cover the cost of catering and training supplies.]

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Introduction to Project-Based Learning ($300)

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